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Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
Expert Surgery-Over 40 Years
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DIR. Charles d. Green, a native of
this town, reports since 1916 to the
present he has successfully removed
over 4,7O0 tonsils gland by cutting
them out, without the loss of a single
life, from loss of blood or otherwiSe ::
meeting With but three failures bv
the accidental breaking of the knife
blade of the instrument: two from
meeting chalk stones in the glands. and
the third from breaking the rivet of
the handle of the instrument. The
latter occurred at Dover, the former in
Philadelphia, The instrument which
did this successful work he had made
to order for this special operation, and
some others for special surgical opera
tions to be used without assistance. were
adrOltly extracted from the satchel bv
Sitting it open under the side flap
pocket. A young medical student who
got Otfat Green Spring station, told the
conductor where the satchel could be
found. 1t is to be hoped he will be as
successful with it as was the inventor
OF 1t. DIR. Green removed sixteen ton
sils in one family of children in this
hundred. One of the most dangerous
cases he ever met with was that of
Mrs. GoOding, Georgetown X Roads,
on whom Prof. Nathan r. Smith, of the
University of Maryland, refused to op-
crate, lest the hemorrhage should
prove fatal. In Boston, in 1876. DR..
Green proved to one of his surgical
friends how easily with his instrument
and experience, without seeing the
tumor at the time Of operation, and has
within two years past removed them
from children without looking into the
throat at the operation and without
assistance.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
The Fourth of Julv Celebration

The committee met Monday night
Report was received from the meefin0
OF the Hose Company that they will
turn out in full rig. The like report
was also received from the Odd Eel.
lows. The Brass Band is re-organ-
izlng and is willing TO do what thew
can, and the String Band has sent FOR
appropriate music, and is rapidly max.
ing every preparation for the occasion.
Nothing was reported from those
having in charge the vocal music, owing
TO the fact that they were out of town
smyrna has good share of fine voices
and doubtles, without very great effort
they could be brought together into n
grand chorus and give most elegant
music. The rendition of our national
airs--Star Spangled Banner, Hail Co
lumbia, America, c-by such a chorus
would prove one Ofthe most attractive
features of the day. The COMMITTEES
desires to urge the leaders of our choirs
and others taking BaTt in this effort To
elect a union of voices and start the
drill just as soon as possible and to re-
port at the earliest possible moment
Our citizens will thoroughly appreciates
their work and give them their need
OF praise. Alfred L. Hudson has kindly
given the committee the use of his town
lot opposite the Methodist Church. for
the public meeting. Mr.. Handy. our
superintendent. of Schools, has prom.
ised to have all the school children
ready to Join in tho procession. And
we hope TO have him for one Of the
speakers, with the ReVs. Robinson
Umsted, Mock and TGllidge, Or the
son of the latter It will be a neal
thing to bring out in short speeches
our four graduating boys, one Of them
perhaps reading the Declaration .
The alternate speaking and music
would produce more than a pleasing
effect IL would be Inspiring and mosf
The committee are not
able yet 70 commence q formal order
Of proceedings on tho FouVth, hecauee
Of the unknown action Of managers
Df the vocal music. But IL we
might hint at what would possi-
bly, be agreeable to our citizens
ln the morning of the Fourth, the |
lay could be ushered in with the ring
ng OF our cbugeh and other large bells |
It 9 O'Clock. Large peach vegSna car |
Do secured for the children Of OUT /
schools to ride in, and carriages for our
alderman and Town Commissioners.
Due notice will be given Of further ar
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

The " bloody shirt" had become a
thing almost of the forgotten past, and
nothing has 50 surprised and stirred
the veterans of the late war for manv
a day as the order of President Cleve-
land sending back the rebel flags taken
in battle. 1t put the bloody shirt''
IN tlutter, but happily the President
saw the mistake and countermanded
the order the next day. But the
strange thing is that the President and
his cabinet did not know that anv dis
posal of them or other trophies of war
must emanate from Congress, when it
seems to have been known to so many
others familiar with government
proceedings.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

'oi ute smyrna Tunes.
Dear M. Taylor, Editor of the Snyroo
Record DO try to be more consistent
IN the future on all subjects. especially
when you take up your pen to write
talented editorials about Smyrna being
well lighted with gas. Have YOU thus
early forgotten the recent numerous
articles in your valuable paper caIlinU
attention to the miserable quality of
gas being supplied the customers and
the poorly lighted streets. Did Won
not earnestly plead for the lighfinp
OF our beautiful town with the Electric
Light and publishing it to the wide
world what a splendid field was omen
mere for this modern illuminant. WHY
only a few weeks ago YOU noted the
fact that only l05 burners were heinz
use1 III all the stores and public places
III ~ lhe town, when there ought to have
Deen not less than 300 burning. Now
what are the real facts in the case.
ISL, Ihat the quality of gas made
and consumed in the town of SMYRNA
Is unquestionably of poor illuminatin0
power, the small consumption bein@
IN strong evidence Of this assertion.
IND, The gas is not properly purified
and any one can satisfy themselves ~
this deficiency by observing the yellow.
waVy flames issuing from the burners.
ORD, That our streets are perhaps
ialrly well lighted, though expensive
enough as the taxpayers can attest.
But does not Mr.. Editor Tavlor as
well as the honorable members of the
Council, know that many of our street
lamps are not burning but little if anv
more than One-half the quantity Of gas
paid for, being nothing more or less
than a careless waste of the people's
money. In conclusion, Mr.. Editor of
Smyrna Record, take friends advice
land on the right side of a fence and
stay there forever hence.
MORE ANON.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
RI1siness Locals
For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna, 90
to Stevenson & Peregoy's Market st.


For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna, 90
to Stevenson & Peregoy's Market St.
After trying them all we find Moore's
Windsor Hotel the best 50 per day
house in Philadelphia, 1223-25-27 Fill
bert Street. Ap27-3m
J. H. Primrose & Co., Real Estate
Brokers, have few Sewing Machines
left which they offer at less than half
price. We can save you 500 on the
purchase of one machine. A good ma.
chine for $40.
There can be no better Shirt than
the "Que," sold by J. B. Cooper only.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's.
StOyes-the best and cheapest-at
VIM. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
STEVENSON & PEREGoY, successors
to w. II. Carr, will receive and fill all
orders for ice cream at the shortest
notice.
Just received new lot of Bronze
Hall and Ceiling Paper Will be sold
cheaper than ever was known in Smyrna
before at Wilkinson's.
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
]. B. CoOper's.
VIM. +. Smithers has now TO loan ON
First Mortgages on Real Estate. 81 600.
$1,000, $1,000 and $4,000.
Deyoe Brilliant Oil, the best and SAT-
est oil made, at J. B. Cooper's.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at ]. B.
COOper's.
Asbestos Stove Innings, at VIM.
Faries', Commerce Street.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
meres, at J. B. COoper's.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at }. B. Cooper's. Loops and Fringes.
For time my life was dcspaired of. NV trouble
was win me Kidneys, Liver and Bladder-aIso
NoIsu tauon; Finally used Dr. Kennedys Fa.
vorlte Remedy, and in my opinion il saved NV
ne: make this statement to save those who
lei sulnei as dld.IA j. Clifford, Lowell, Mase Drug
slS5s' r. Sehd 2-cent stamp to Dr. David Ken.
nedy, Rondout y. Y, tor his book on Kidney
Liver and Blood disorders. Mention This paper'
Constantly on hand large lot of
Picture Frames. Frames made to
order at Wilkinson's.
The Perkins & House Non-Explos-
i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
used among children. 1t cannot ex-
pIode or break. Sold only by J. B.
Cooper.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at JR
COoper's. ~ - -
Order any Book you want. at J.B.
CoOper's. -
Cucumber Wood Pumps for sale bv
VIM FAIRIES, Commerce street.
Window Shades made and hung TO
order. Artists Materials and Hand
Painted Pictures at Wilkinson's.
Spear Fireplace Heaters, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street.
~ .TIinware, Woodenware, Lamps and
Oil Cloths, at VIM. FAIRIES
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
Quarterly Meetings.

The second Quarterly Meeting for
Smyrna Circuit will be held on the
25th and Goth inst. Quarterly Confer
ence at Central appointment on Satur-
day the 25th at 10 A. NJ. Preaching at
the same place by the Elder on Sabbath
afternoon at P. NJ.
Smyrna Station will hold its Quarter
ly Conference on Friday the oath inst.
at P. NJ, and on the following Sab
bath morning the Elder will hold the
Love Feast at 8 and preach at 1O4 A.
On the same Sabbath morning the
Rev. w. S. Robinson, will preach in
the place of the Elder at the Union
appointment, Appoquinimink Circuit.
Their Quarterly Conference will be
held by the Elder on Monday the 9th
at 10 AM
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

WIN. II. WANAMAKER, the senior
member of the we'll known firm of
Wanamaker & Brown, "Oak Hall"
Philadelphia, in spending Sunday last
in this town attended the services of
the NJ. E. Church, addressing very ac-
ceptably the Sunday school before
closing in the afternoon. AS the
responsible head of very large busi-
ness establishment perhaps no man in
that city has a better excuse to Law
aside all care and responsibility on
Sunday, but such is not the case. He
is as punctual in the discharge of his
church as his secular duties, and fills
as he has for n number of years the
position of Superintendent of the Cen
tral Congregational church. 18th and
Green streets. He claims a continuous
connection with the Sabbath school for
forty years from the day of his first en-
trance as a little boy. In Sunday
school and other church work he ranks
well after his elder and well known
brother, John Wanamaker.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wanamaker. of
Philadelphia, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker on Saturday
and Sunday. Mrs. H. is a neice of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wanamaker.
VIM. w. Nelson, left last week for a
visit of two or three weeks to his son
John b. Nelson near St. Georges, and
friends in Wilmington.
DR.. DiricksOn and wife, of Berlin,
Md, were in town two or three DAYS
the past week.
DIR. c. o. Swinney, left on Monday
for a weeks trip to Delaware Water
Gap and Saratoga.
Rev. J. B. Quigg, of North East, Nd,
spent last night in town, leaving this
morning. He had numerous cordial
greetings.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

IHE crisis reached in the affairs Of
Delaware College as PROMULGATED in
the papers of last week has caused an
unusual amount of comment counlad
with surprise and regret. 1t is bad for
Uhe college. We believe there has
Oeen sincere desire to keep it ahoat
as manifested by the appropriations of
Une Legislatures and sanctioned bv the
people who felt that our State sbonId
furnish one institution where a higher
education could be obtained than aC
lOrded by the public schools. at a reo-
sonaDie cost. Because of its sool
heid and consequently limited patron
age there was every reason for all in
terested from the Trustees down 70 the
humolest student to put their hest foot
forward, and especially was this so Of
the corps of instructors to whom tho
great interests of the institution woro
committed. Where unity ofaction and
harmony OF purpose should have pre-
taileu there seems to have been dissen-
sions plottings and conspiracies.
DIR. Caldwell the president has been
lor year past subject to harassments
extraordinary in their detail. and when
ne laid the matter bare before the
board Of Trustees, he had the further
lndignlty to be cut short when ono
thIrd through, and thus denied a hear.
lng. How could the Trustees act in
teliigently in the case until the Presi.
uent and his oppOsers in the Faoultv
had been heard ? So far as he was al
lowed to state his case, he certainly
acted within his prerogatives as Presi-
dent, and if the members oftbe Facnlt,,
cannot explain or mollify the charges
made against them, their actions ~.
wards him as the responsible head
was nothing short of devilisbness
whether asked or not, it was the one
thing for the Trustees to hear ia order
70 reach an intelligent conclusion
10 thus hastily ask for the ree;,,,o
Ilon OF the entire Faculty was to each
an Injustice and a conviction of wrono
doing without a trial. If. as gs stated
there was a subtle influence apaipst
Dr. Caldwell by an influential mart of
che society of Newark because he wos
a methodist, 1.-THE Presidency has al
ways been from another Denomination,
1nen SAID influence, manifested in tbe
way u was, peculiar was a gross inius-
tlee TO him personally. 1t is well known
Inat the change Of denomination was
made for a business consideration on.
tlrely, and DR.. Caldwell was selected ont
OF the ministers Ofthe Peninsula 49,, 49,
oihiseducational acquirementsland biob
ministerial standing. He did not seelE
the Office, the Office sought him ana
as ne gave up more than he can EaVain.
ne was entitled to the respectful treat.
tnent at least due his position. The
Board Of Trustees cannot do other with
iairness than carefully investigate the
entire proceedings of the college for the
past year, and then exonerate those
who were right and charge to those
VINO are responsible, the great injury
done Delaware College.
The editor ofths Deiawareqn who isa
melnber Of the Board Of Trustees and
was present az the meeting above re-
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
Commencement at Delaware COLLEGE.

az OC4oW al e OU11GSe.
The commencement at Delaware
College closed Wednesday evening.
with the celebration of the Delta Phi
Anniversary. They began on Sunday
with a baccalaureate address by Rev.
DR.. Caldwell, the President.
Tuesday morning the Trustees met
and spent several hours in considering
means to relieve the college of its pres.
ent embarrassment.
Tuesday evening the Athanaean So
ciety had its anniversary. Hon. A. p.
Robinson, of Georgetown was the ora
tor. +. b. +. Springer, of Wilmington.
an undergraduate, delivered the So
ciety address.
wednesday morning the commence
ment exercises proper were conducted.
William Cyrus Smith wrs salutatoriau.
and John E. Whistler valedictorian'
The other graduates were Henry Mil
Ter Davis, son of Col. G. /. Davis. of
ElktOn, and Samuel A. Buchanan.
The Davis prize for proficiency in
mental philosophy was awarded to T
Bayard Heisler. The prize consisted
OF a rare Japanese gold coin of ancient
date. The alumni prize of SIS for de-
clamation, which was contested for
last Monday night, was also awarded
to Mr.. Heisler. Honorable mention
was made of c. R. Mckenzie. The
Ferris prize of $50, for proficiency i'm
organic chemistry, was awarded bv DIR.
Caldwell to John S. Boyd. John P.
salisbury, Esq, made the address on
delivering the first prize and Superin-
tendent Herman Bessey the second.
both of whom did their part well.
A very erudite and thoughtful ora
ton on " The Evolution of the Idea of
Government" by Rev. A. n. Keigwin
OF the West Presbyterian Church of
Wilmington, was the prominent feature
of the occasion.
The Alumni met in the afternoon
and endorsed the action of the Trus.
tees.
The anniversary of the Delta Phi So.
ciety occupied the evening. Rev. J. S.
Willis delivered a happy oration on
Manhood" W. g. Smith the society
address. HIS subject was "Our Aims
in Life" S. A, Buchanan delivered
the farewell address.
And the audience dispersed all won
dering what year will evolve for Del
aware College.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

YESTERDAY was a great day in Eng
land, one of the greatest days that
England has ever witnessed, the occa-
sion being the celebration of Queen
Victoria's Jubilee, this marking the full
half century since her assumption of
the crown.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
Elr liz Suu...nn IT..

IVI III oWyTUu IU0CE.
Mr.. Edjtor:-We are now ENTERING
on the heated term, when cautions are
in order. Well, here is one or rather =
modest suggestion to the man of the
pulpit: Dear and reverend brother
when you call on another to help YOU
please do not call on one of a hot morn
ing or thundergust evening who tries
TO crowd a whole sermon into an open
ing prayer. As Josh Billings said, the
man who cannot "strike lie" in three
to live minutes under such circum-
stances, would do well to stop boreing
until after the dog days are past.
PALM LEAF.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
FOR SALE.

A tirst-class modern Residence, beau
tliully LOCATED on South Street, designed
by Graham 4 Sons, of Wilmington :
built of the very best materials and
thoroughly constructed lot 5OxaIO !;
everything is in No. condition, fully
insured for five years and is unoueS-
tlonably one of the most desirable
homes in Smyrna. Also, two splendid
building lots adjoining, 96x2lO: or will
be sold together. This property will
be sold very reasonably and over one
half OF the purchase money can remain
on it. Address -
W. 7. JOHNSON,
june ae-tt Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
American NTowers

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the judges awarded first and second prem
lums over seventeen competitors of Ameri-
can and foreign make to the new Deering
and Giant mowers, manufactured by VIII
liam Deering &'CO., Chicago, Tl..PhiIa-
lDhja Press
These mowers and the Deering, all
steel Binders, are for sale by B. B,
Allen and ThOs. H. Wilson.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
GBe Smgrna Jimes.
smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, June %, 1887

The TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HOFFEcKER Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMs-SUBsCRIPTION- One year s.. 90 IN advance
or $3.50 If not paid till the end of the year No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
ofseven Cents line for the first insertion sub
sequent insertions Three and-a- half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly semi. annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Gents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
bnlElen's Arnion SaIva-

n, 70 ~ nesf salve In The world for Cuts bruises
49i.ess 4s, ssis iiesnm neyer sogag Teer chapped
naillsi saiiioieins CORES, aud ili Skia FrnDti6ns
and positively cures Piles or no' nav fsonigsS
~ = saaIalteed 70 give perfect satisactiun or mon
~ teIunded. Price y cents per box For ssia
'ioHeOAef' feb 28-ly
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

over 100 Farms for sale, together
Wlth some desirable town property and
lots. Send for circulars. J. II. PRIM-
ROSE x Co., Real Estate Brokers.
Best place to buy Hardware in town
cheap, is at VIM. FAIRIES.
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at J. B. COoper's.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
Notice to Teachers of Kent COUNTY,

! shall hold examinations for first second and
thlru grade certificates at Harrington. on TueSs
9Say' June l4th at FELTON,, on Wednesday. Jnne
.., i5tn, At DOVer, on saturday, June 18th and at
smyrna, on Saturday, June 18th All nerSonS a. %
sIIng 70 teach In the free schools of Kent county
th glter tne hrst Of September next should attend
l olese examinations First second and third
gIAHe certheateS, issued by the ex-State Su-
perlntendent, win be good in this county for the
terms for which they were issued. Lie certi6.
oat59S9S M issued by the State Board of Education.
VIII not DC good after September lSt 1887
LEVIN IRVING HANDY.
superintendent for Kent County
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
The Private School.

Our private school, the SMYRNA
Home School, closed last Friday after
noon with appropriate exercises, to re-
open on the first Monday in September.
The work Of this school during the
year, according to general assertion has
been practical and effective, the teach
ers earnest and industrious, and the
results such as to give pleasure and
satisfaction to all patrons. The school
consists of two departments, the sec
Ond OF which has not been as we'll sup
ported by the people of the town as it
should be considering the advantages
OF care, personal attention and instruc-
ton that the small children receive.
The studies in the higher department
have included all the English branches.
United States and English History,
Latin, Grammars, Readers and Cesar,
German course, Mathematics, Single
and double entry Bookkeeping, Draw
ing, Botany and Shorthand writing.
AS members of the special First class.
Charles Virgil Gordon and Florence r.
Cavender are given honorable mention
for attendance and good work there
being no graduation this year, as much
time has been given to extra studies.
such as Bookkeeping and Phono-
graphy. In the regular First class
May E. Cavender is spoken of as hav.
ing made the best average of atten-
dence, and having done good work,
also J. Luther Truax. Others of this
class have done well, but have not
made full time. In the Second class
Ella F. Colt, Annie w. Spruance and
Addie l.. Davis have made a fine aver
age Ofattendance and scholarship. In
the Third class among those worthy of
mention are NJ. Edith Beck, George NJ.
Roe and Eunice B. Anthony, having
made a good advancement in all their
work.
The school held a reunion picnic
on the Wednesday before closing, when
about hundred of the members and
included went to the beach to eniov
the beauties of nature, and social cheer.
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
Estate Of Edwin R. Hall, Deceased J

Letters Of Administration on the above
estate having been granted to the under
signed. all persons indebted TO the said
estate are requested TO make payment. and
those having claims to present the same
without delay to
GEO. A. HALL, Administrator.
june io-u Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

When baby was sick, we gave her Cs,torio
When she was Child, She cried for Castoria
w. Mheh she became Miss She Cluug to CaStoria
"heh She had children, She gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
STOCK FOR SALE

Chester White Pigs, choicest BREEDING
registered, ten weeks old, 500 each; also
for sale pure bred Alderny Cow, giving
3 gallons of milk daily, price $4,000. also
E,l i0r stock Purposes, very fine registered
Hnsster !...,.3s w hlte Boar, service fee Sl.0O
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22
GRAIN.
OFFICE OF
Philadelphia I Smyrna Transportation Company
June 22d, 1887.
NEW WHEAT,
DEATHS.

ANBEkSON-At his home in NIiddletown. lime
lolh' CHARLES 4. Anderson in the G2 wear of his
HARDCASILE.-Att the home of his sister Mrs
Thomas Cochran near Middletown inna' i9,,,
ROBERT HardeaStle, in the 4lst year OF his age,
hUhlLL.-At her residence Odessa. June nth
Snsannah Hukill relict of the late Gideon n
year of her age. 80 ''-S 'O'ii
Smyrna times., 1887-06-22

The Smyrna Record is rejoicing that
1t has won the DeLGwarean over to the
support of President Cleveland.